Together move more!

On the night of the floods in 2021, when the Ahr Valley and NRW were hit by a natural disaster, the true power of solidarity was demonstrated. Numerous private helpers rushed to help on site. This unprecedented commitment gave rise to a large network that can still be felt today and continues to have an impact.

Under the umbrella of "Fortuna hilft", dedicated people have come together who are committed to their work with dedication and a lot of heart. They help those in need, alleviate hardship and light up the hearts of children. They are a living example that there is immeasurable strength in community.

"Together we can achieve more. Every contribution counts, because united we are strong and can achieve great things. Our solidarity is the key to giving hope and shaping the future."

  • Klaudia Skodnik

    1st Chairman

Our Angel*Team

Moving more together!

With this motivation, we are committed to helping people and animals.

Klaudia Skodnik

1st Chairman - Allround Angel

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Klaudia Skodnik - head and heart of the Fortuna hilft "family", is on site wherever help is needed. She works tirelessly for people and animals. True to her motto "Together we can achieve more", she is always happy to bring together many helpers and angels. She makes full use of her experience and skills and when she is not on the road delivering aid supplies or rescuing animals, she takes care of the many other areas that are also important in an organisation 😉 Usually late into the night ....

Klaudia's skills at a glance:

  • Consulting - Structure Manager
  • Leadership Coach - Team building
  • Property valuation / valuer
  • Event management (TÜV Nord)
  • Author
  • Online Marketing Manager
  • Agric. Horse farm plus THP
  • Dipl.- Ing. Architecture
  • Industrial clerk

Karen Sander

Board - Wildlife and nature conservation

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Karen Sander - my great angel and my personal favourite person. She is my compass in so many stormy times. Karen has been with me since the very beginning and without her so many things would not have been possible, because when you have someone by your side who goes through thick and thin with you, it's easier to keep going and persevere. What I always admire about Karen is her green thumb, especially in her beautiful natural garden. She tends and cares for it carefully and with lots of love. Our totally animal-crazy angel is just as loving towards her fur and feather*hearts, the two dogs Fine and Steppke as well as the chickens called Flausch, Helga Hummel, Mrs Marple, Dusseline and Blondie and her pensioner horse Spotty. They all get to enjoy life to the full with Karen. She always has the greatest ideas - if there's something wrong and I call her, Karen has the solution in no time. And sometimes she even pulls a real miracle out of her sleeve. When in doubt, in the form of chocolate. Especially when it comes to difficult topics, she is such a valuable dialogue partner and gives many people support and confidence. I would also like to mention her wonderful son Tim: with his very special talent, he paints and designs our fantastic "WeAHRfamily" and "Ukraine" pictures with her. The two of them really are an absolute dream team! As you can already guess, Karen is a huge blessing, an important part and pillar of Fortuna, without whom it would not be possible to go this way.

Alina Stockhausen

Management Organisation Engel

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Alina Stockhausen - our absolute multi-organisational angel with a huge heart for people and animals. I got to know Alina right at the beginning of the flood disaster, she was badly affected herself with the open stable in Erftstadt. Whenever I was there, I only saw her in her work clothes, always tackling things, helping everyone, as long as things were moving forward. She always showed the patience of an angel - especially with me... Alina often helped me to distribute the donations in kind and relief supplies - I often had to say: "I'm so sorry, I'll be late..." 8 p.m. quickly turned into midnight, but Alina always made arrangements to meet me. This helpfulness and "just making things happen together" characterise her so much. You can always rely on her and with her wonderful, calm manner she is a rock in the surf for so many. When it comes to organisation, she is an absolute all-rounder with her structured way of working, with so many threads coming together: Whether it's appointments, planning, project organisation or everything to do with our campaigns, Alina has an overview, manages everything and always has an open ear for everyone.
It is impossible to imagine Fortuna Hilft without our Super*Angel, because she is a very, very important and integral part of us... It is a great joy and blessing that dear Alina has met us and accompanies and supports us through ups and downs with her calm and gentle nature.

Team Schleiden

Rebecca Müller

Management of Malzirkus Schleiden / Coordination

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Rebecca Müller - She is the heart of the MALzirkuss in Schleiden. With attentiveness, time and her loving nature, she gives the children space to develop. Arriving in her very own way. Thanks to her intensive willingness to help after the flood, which remains unbroken to this day, she is very close to the individual people affected. Being able to give the children the opportunity to create a space for themselves in the MALzirkus is something she does from the bottom of her heart and with everything that makes her tick. Rebecca Müller is always there for your children on Wednesdays and often just drops by. Would you like to get to know Rebecca and our MALzirkus? Then get in touch
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Gaby Hammer

Child, youth and family counsellor

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Gaby Hammer - She likes to live and work by the motto: "If you don't know where you want to go, how can you expect to get there?" Finding the right path and then following it is the focus of her work as a psychological family counsellor and mental coach. She listens to the concerns of people young and old with appreciation and an open ear, whereby it is particularly important to her to look at the client as a whole and to accompany change processes with calm and empathy. In her work with hand puppets, she gives the youngest children the opportunity to slowly and gently approach their emotional world - the hidden or repressed - without many words, to allow their feelings to emerge and perhaps even let them out in front of others. She brings her great experience and expertise to our MALzirkus in Schleiden, where she is there for the children on Thursdays. Would you like to get to know Gaby Hammer from Mit Herz & Seele Familienberatung and our MALzirkus?
Then please get in touch via terminland.eu and drop by.

Silke Fröhlich

Art therapist

More about Silke

In progress

Watfa Chouman

Project support painting circus

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In progress 

Laura Meyer

Support for the painting circus

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I'm Laura and I discovered my passion for child and youth welfare at an early age. That's why I decided to study social work. When I was affected by the flood disaster myself in 2021, I realised how important it is to help others who have experienced even worse. My goal was to improve their lives. In autumn 2023, I came into contact with many children through the painting circus in Gemünd and quickly realised how valuable it is to give them wonderful experiences.

I like to offer the children moments of joy and distraction by playing, colouring and doing handicrafts. My calm nature and willingness to listen allow me to respond lovingly to the children's needs. I am grateful to be part of this dedicated team and look forward to creating unforgettable memories with the children.

Marcel Müller

All-round talent

More about Marcel

Marcel is our hero when things get dicey.
He is always on hand when we need help and support. Thanks to his wealth of experience, he supports us in many areas relating to the painting circus.
Whether it's to ensure that our vehicles are in working order, repairs are pending or we need quick and uncomplicated help in the event of a disaster - he provides support wherever he can.
Through his experiences during the flood disaster, he and Rebecca founded the Charlie Troupe and achieved an incredible amount.
A strong guy you can always rely on.

Nina Pönsgen

Projektbetreuung
  • n.poensgen@fortuna-hilft.de

  • please contact Rebecca Müller

Mehr über Nina

In progress

Team Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler

Bianca Ferber

Management MALcircus

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Bianca Ferber - Making the impossible possible - our ZuvAHRsichts and painting circus dream team Natalie and Bianca work according to this motto. The two super*angels in Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler are both a rock in the surf and creative solution finders. It really wouldn't work without them.
They welcome everyone with open arms and an open heart, especially all two- and four-legged souls in need. With their warm and welcoming nature, they give so many people so much hope, confidence and a place of peace - an island where you can come to recharge your batteries. This makes them a very important pillar of Fortuna and my very own personal angels. So much would not be possible without them! It really is a gift that we can walk these paths with them - paths full of hope and so many possibilities. They convey a feeling of cohesion and home. Especially when I'm there, they always give me the feeling of coming home - my anchorage... And Natalie really is Bob the Builder! I have rarely seen a person who is so talented in simply everything - chapeau! The all-in-one multi-talent from Fortuna!
She always makes me laugh and always knows how to tease me a little - so that I take life a little easier again. To quote Natalie once: "Now let your restless bum sit in SILENCE for a coffee at ZuvAHRsicht!"
I can't and wouldn't want to imagine Fortuna without them. They give so much joy, love and hope and are always solution-orientated.
It is truly amazing how courageous these two are and how they stand up for others - they are a great inspiration for many.

Natalie Reuscher

Management ZuvAHRsicht

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Team ZuvAHRsicht Natalie Reuscher and Bianca Ferber - Making the impossible possible - our ZuvAHRsicht dream team Natalie and Bianca work according to this motto. The two super*angels in Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler are both a rock in the surf and creative solution finders. Without the two of them, things really wouldn't work.
They welcome everyone with open arms and an open heart, especially all two- and four-legged souls in need. With their warm and welcoming nature, they give so many people so much hope, confidence and a place of peace - an island where you can come to recharge your batteries. This makes them a very important pillar of Fortuna and my very own personal angels. So much would not be possible without them! It really is a gift that we can walk these paths with them - paths full of hope and so many possibilities. They convey a feeling of cohesion and home. Especially when I'm there, they always give me the feeling of coming home - my anchorage... And Natalie really is Bob the Builder! I have rarely seen a person who is so talented in simply everything - chapeau! The all-in-one multi-talent from Fortuna!
She always makes me laugh and always knows how to tease me a little - so that I take life a little easier again. To quote Natalie once: "Now let your restless bum sit in SILENCE for a coffee at ZuvAHRsicht!"
I can't and wouldn't want to imagine Fortuna without them. They give so much joy, love and hope and are always solution-orientated.
It is truly amazing how courageous these two are and how they stand up for others - they are a great inspiration for many.

Steffi Raths

Art therapist

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Sarah Uessem

Art therapist

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In her work as an art therapist, Sarah sees herself as a companion who offers a protected space and provides materials and impulses to support people in their creative development. She places particular value on free creation without judgement and on trusting the process rather than working towards a perfect work of art, letting go and being able to sink into the moment. She lives in Bonn and fate led her to the painting circus in Ahrweiler. The painting circus is a project close to her heart and she feels very connected to the Ahr valley, especially through her family. She finds her personal balance in her own art and in yoga.

Please contact us for art therapy via terminland.eu and drop by.

Heike Holtz

Animal-assisted therapy & FORTUNAmobil

More about Heike

Heike Holtz - our angel from Therapeutisches Reiten Eifel e. V. is an integral part of the Fortuna* team. Among other things, she is not only a riding therapist and DOSB trainer for disabled sports, but also has further training in trauma pedagogy. With her six horses and her Bernese Mountain Dog mix, she brings traumatised and disabled children closer to nature step by step. She also promotes mindful interaction with nature - because the world needs strong children
to bring the earth back into balance. Heike and her team gently guide the children in this process, encouraging them to engage with the environment and themselves. Heike is always at the kids' side throughout the entire process, as the children affected by the flood disaster need particular support. Thank you, dear Heike, for looking after the children so well and supporting them in everything. You are doing such a great job! We are so pleased to have got to know you and to have you on our team. Together we can achieve so much more.

Vera Church

Nature education support

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Public relations

Mirijam Wolberg

Head of Social Media / Graphics / Organisation

More about Mirijam

My name is Mirijam and as a team leader in public relations, I put my heart and soul into making our work and the great people behind it visible on social media, in the press and on the internet. I really enjoy finding the right tone for the respective projects and situations, empathising with different perspectives and overcoming challenges creatively. Unexpectedly, I discovered my passion for graphic design, which greatly enriches my work and allows me to set creative accents. It is a matter close to my heart to communicate our messages in a visually appealing and authentic way.

Tanja Eichholz

Social Media / Web

More about Tanja

I live in the nature-loving Lahn-Dill district in Hesse, am married and the mother of a 16-year-old son. We have a lot of fun together with our two dogs.
Professionally, I support Mirijam in the areas of social media and the web - a job that I really enjoy! Helping people and animals is particularly close to my heart, which I can do at Fortuna hilft e.V.

Florian Wolberg

Social Media / Web / Orga

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Annabell Reum

Time out & youth network

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Annabell Reum - Most of you will probably recognise this absolute sweetheart from our time-out* campaign or from the Mühlenhof. "It's better to light a little light than to curse the darkness." - she says, and that's exactly what Annabell does: she's always out and about encouraging others and sharing her
to stand by their side. Giving up is not an option for her - what you can't do alone, you can do together! That's how spontaneous organisation and improvisation became her passions. What would we do without you! - We are so pleased that you have found your way to us. Thank you for everything...
And shall I tell you something personal about her? - Annabell has a guiding principle that has stayed with her, especially since the flood disaster: "If many people form a chain, then those seeking help (but also the helpers) can pull themselves up by it". She internalises this very much and now has a chain of felt hearts that reflects her guiding principle. We are proud that you have become part of our chain, dear Annabell.

Diana Deus

Trade fair / Events

More about Diana

Diana Deus - where to start...? She is simply our Cologne super*angel! She moved away from Erftstadt with her daughter, husband, cat and horse shortly before the 2021 flood disaster. Nevertheless, she was immediately ready and waiting for us to finally get there somehow - the car packed with urgently needed items. Then she and her daughter set off - helping where help was needed, almost every day! Our people on site kept telling me about this Diana, who, with her indomitable good humour, always carried everyone away and made them reach new heights. It even made all the work a bit of fun! She did so much in the background - at the beginning of the year, our Alina Stockhausen from Erftstadt told me about her again, and her actions really blew me away... When it came to putting together a team for Equitana in April, the time had finally come: our paths crossed in person.
Dear Diana, with your open, warm and very honest manner you immediately enchanted us - and many people at Equitana with you! Diana became an integral part of our Fortuna* team. She has been a big part of our voice ever since - and what has happened since then... Lots of productive conversations, the Mustang Makeover Germany and the Equitana Open Air Mannheim... I wonder what else is in store? - You never know with her, only that it's always something positive. Thank you, dearest Diana, for coming into our midst and standing up with us for people and animals in need, because together we can achieve more.

What we have done in recent years with Fortuna helps caused

Moving more together - also in the future

July 2021

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Flood disaster

One day after the floods in Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia, we started our supply tours to the affected areas for people and animals. To this day, we continue to help traumatised children in the MALzirkus in particular.

February 2022

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Ukraine war

On the very first day of the war, our network immediately mobilised to help the people and animals. Until today.

February 2023

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Earthquake Turkey

We were able to help the animals with local animal welfare organisations.

August 2023

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Flood disaster Slovenia

With our network of helpers, we were able to help on site with construction dryers etc., build 2 playgrounds and care for animals.

October 2023

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Tenerife fire

Many animals were injured in the fire. We were able to help on site.

May 2024

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Flood disaster Saarland, Bavaria

The aid network immediately mobilised in the affected areas and a wave of solidarity was also moving here.

September 2024

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Flood disaster in Poland

We were able to provide rapid assistance for animals to enable them to receive first aid.

November 2024

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Flood disaster in Spain

By donating food for animals and first aid for people, we can help together in Valencia.
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